Thomas, you're right about our taking freedoms for granted. We here in the US have people putting a lot of energy and money into their efforts to impose their xianity on all of us. They won't quit soon.

Just got here myself. Lots of liberal Republicans, conservative Democrats, and Hispanics. The former two are either retired or making money in the wine industry. The latter group is the labor force. Its nice with all the activities and restaurants and the tourists never stop.